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Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags $21 Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

February 16, 2025 admin

Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

New Delhi: The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant – under former President Joe Biden’s administration – meant to influence “voter turnout in India.” In its announcement, DOGE highlighted that the $21 million was part of a larger $486 million budget allocated…

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UN On “Crimes Against Humanity” By Sheikh Hasina Government

February 13, 2025 admin

Bangladesh’s former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to hold onto power last year, the UN said on Wednesday, warning that the abuses could amount to “crimes against humanity”. Before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a student-led revolution last August, her government cracked down on protesters and…

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UN Human Rights Office report points out human rights violation under both Hasina and interim government

February 12, 2025 admin

Men run past a shopping center which was set on fire by protesters during a rally against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government demanding justice for the victims killed in the recent countrywide deadly clashes, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP A report by the UN Human Rights Office…

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How a Dhaka mob brought down the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

February 11, 2025 admin

Fazlul Haque, a 63-year-old businessman from Narayanganj, travelled to Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on the morning of February 6 to witness the demolition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence at Dhanmondhi-32, which began the previous night. Recalling the moment he heard the news, he said, “When I saw the demolition of Dhanmondi-32 on Facebook on Wednesday…

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Pakistan’s ISI Sends High-Level Delegation To Dhaka. India Says “Keeping An Eye”

January 24, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Pakistan’s notorious spy agency ISI has secretly sent four top members to Dhaka, raising a red flag in New Delhi. Acknowledging the development, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that India is keeping a very close watch on the developments in its immediate neighbourhood, especially ones that having a bearing on…

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Khaleda Zia: Return of the Begum

January 18, 2025 admin

Illustration of Khaleda Zia Early morning of May 30, 1981, clouds from the Bay of Bengal lashed Chittagong. Through the heavy pitter-patter of rain on the roof of the Circuit House of Chittagong, President Ziaur Rahman heard the sound of gunfire. A man of action known for his bravery as a Pakistani soldier in the…

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Bangladesh’s Top Court Acquits Khaleda Zia In Graft Case, Clears Way For Her To Run In Next Election

January 16, 2025 admin

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the last remaining corruption case against her, paving the way for the BNP Chairperson to contest elections. Along with Ms Zia, the top court also cleared charges against Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, and all other suspects in their appeal over…

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Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions in Bangladesh

January 15, 2025 admin

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus stated that funds stolen from Bangladesh belong to its people and will continue working with international partners for justice. File | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday (January 15, 2025) demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the scale of corruption under the ousted government of…

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UK Minister Quits After Being Named In Probe Against Sheikh Hasina In Bangladesh

January 14, 2025 admin

London: Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigned from the UK government Tuesday after being named in graft probes in Bangladesh launched when her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted as the country’s leader. In a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Siddiq repeated she had done nothing wrong but said continuing in office would likely “be a…

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U.K. Minister Tulip Siddiq resigns over financial ties with aunt Sheikh Hasina

January 14, 2025 admin

Tulip Siddiq had repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said last week he had full confidence in her. File | Photo Credit: AP The British Minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina,…

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